Didier Deschamps has consented to continue leading France till June 2026.

On Saturday, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced the news.

After a remarkable 3-3 draw at Lusail Stadium, France advanced to the World Cup final in Qatar, where they were defeated by Argentina on penalties.

In July 2012, Deschamps was named France's head coach, succeeding Laurent Blanc.

Under Deschamps' guidance, France made it to the 2016 Euro final on home soil but fell to Portugal in overtime. They did not experience these difficulties in Russia two years later, as they went on to win the World Cup twice.

Despite having key players like Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, and Paul Pogba injured, France nonetheless advanced to the final in Qatar despite a terrible performance at the delayed Euro 2020 last year.

𝗗𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 has extended his contract as head coach of the France national team until June 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ✍️#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/PRwGPanSWp— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) January 7, 2023

Deschamps will now lead Les Bleus through Euro 2024. The 2026 World Cup will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 8 to July 3 of that year. He also holds the Nations League championship among his accolades.

Under Deschamps, France has played 139 games, winning 89 of them. He will still have his assistant coaches on staff.

Following the announcement, Deschamps said: "With the president [Noel La Graet], we reached an agreement for an extension until 2026. I thank the president.

"In Qatar, we were very close to obtaining what we wanted, the title of world champion. There were a lot of positives.

"I want to thank the technical staff, the whole staff. It means a lot of things. On returning to France, I realised the emotions and the passion that this World Cup has aroused.

"There was a lot of passion and support. You can count on me to maintain the France team at the highest international level."